CVE-2026-45224: Github.com/openclaw/crabbox Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3cjv-h753-qf7h
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CVSS 7.1
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-45224 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.1) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Github.com/openclaw/crabbox libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves crabbox contains a path traversal vulnerability in the islo provider's workspace path resolution. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.9.0.

CVE-2026-45224 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-45224
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3cjv-h753-qf7h
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.1
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Github.com/openclaw/crabbox
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-45224

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/openclaw/crabbox dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/openclaw/crabbox fixed: 0.9.0 
Upgrade github.com/openclaw/crabbox to 0.9.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/openclaw/crabbox

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-45224, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/openclaw/crabbox:

inspect dependencies for github.com/openclaw/crabbox

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/openclaw/crabbox in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.9.0), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Github.com/openclaw/crabbox, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Crabbox before 0.9.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the Islo provider's workspace path resolution that allows attackers to supply absolute or relative paths that resolve outside the intended /workspace directory. Attackers can craft a malicious .crabbox.yaml or crabbox.yaml file with traversal sequences to cause arbitrary file deletion and overwrite when sync.delete is enabled, as the workspace preparation logic executes rm -rf and mkdir -p operations on the resolved path without proper validation.

CVE-2026-45224 Affected Github.com/openclaw/crabbox Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.9.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/openclaw/crabbox
golang/github.com/openclaw/crabbox
Go
< 0.9.0
0.9.0

References

NVD — CVE-2026-45224 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-45224
Github.com/openclaw/crabbox Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/crabbox/pull/65
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/crabbox/commit/6b07193fb5670aac315ea47215651c67b8127868
Github.com/openclaw/crabbox Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/crabbox
Github.com/openclaw/crabbox Release RELEASE
https://github.com/openclaw/crabbox/releases/tag/v0.9.0
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/crabbox-... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/crabbox-path-traversal-via-islo-provider-workspace-resolution

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-45224?
CVE-2026-45224 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/openclaw/crabbox involving Crabbox contains a path traversal vulnerability in the Islo provider's workspace path resolution under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Github.com/openclaw/crabbox versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.9.0 across affected packages: github.com/openclaw/crabbox.
What version fixes CVE-2026-45224?
Upgrading to 0.9.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/openclaw/crabbox affected?
Yes, github.com/openclaw/crabbox is affected in releases prior to 0.9.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.9.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-45224?
CVE-2026-45224 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-45224?
CVE-2026-45224 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2026-45224?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/openclaw/crabbox'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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